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Cable and subscription TV are cheating the consumer We pay a lot for subscriptions to Hulu, Netflix and cable TV providers like Xfinity and DirecTV, so why can’t we get what we were promised? Access to great basic programming and a commercial free experience? By Ray Hanania One of the appeals of subscription television is…
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Tornadoes, severe weather for Northern Illinois Oct. 14, 2017 Significant Weather Advisory Weather Updated: Oct 14 8:05PM Issued by the National Weather Service For Cook County and surrounding counties in Northern Illinois SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY UNTIL 9PM CDT SAT …SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR CENTRAL WILL…COOK AND NORTHERN LAKE COUNTIES UNTIL 900 PM CDT… AT 803…
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Suspect charged with murder in killing of Oak Lawn man at Bridgeview business On Saturday, October 14, 2017, the Cook County States Attorney’s office approved 1st degree Murder charges against Howard Strepek in the shooting murder of a 55-year-old Oak Lawn resident in the parking lot of a Bridgeview business. Strepek lives in the 10700 block…
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The Primal Cut Steakhouse Restaurant review There are a lot of great restaurants in the Chicagoland suburbs, but one of my favorites for steaks is The Primal Cut Steakhouse in Tinley Park. The steaks are always cooked perfectly and they are tasty. This is a must-visit place for steak lovers in Chicagoland’s suburbs By Ray…
Lifetime Senior Passes to National Parks increased The Federal government increased the cost of the Lifetime Senior Pass on August 28, 2017 from $10 to $80 to help cover the costs of rising administration of Federal Parks and properties. The Lifetime Pass allows a senior and his or her family to enter a Federal Park…
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Breaking News: Man killed in Bridgeview Friday morning Friday 2:30 pm, Oct. 13, 2017 — Around 5:30 am on Friday Oct. 13, 2017, Bridgeview Police received calls of multiple shots fired in the area of the 8500 block of Thomas Avenue in Bridgeview, Illinois. On arriving at the scene, Bridgeview Police found a 55-year-old male…
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Flash Flood Watch Weather Updated: Oct 14 2:55AM Issued by the National Weather Service For Northern Illinois Flash Flood warning issued for Cook County, IllinoisSaturday October 14, 2017 FLASH FLOOD WATCH FROM 2:55AM CDT SAT UNTIL 4AM CDT SUN … FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT… THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CHICAGO HAS…
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“Dreamer” accused in murdering South Carolina girl Tragic murder of S.C. girl by Obama DACA ‘dreamer’ changes debate over DACA Americans for Limited Government President Rick Manning today issued the following statement in response to the tragic murder of Diana Martinez-Gonzalez by “Dreamer” Daniel De Jesus Rangel-Sherrer in South Carolina. “The sad truth is, many…
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Illinois children’s chances of success varies by County 2017 ILLINOIS KIDS COUNT Data Book Shows That Despite Progress, The State Must Work Harder To Address The Barriers Facing Low-Income And Minority Children Voices for Illinois Children has released the 2017 ILLINOIS KIDS COUNT Data Book finding that Illinois children’s educational success drastically varies based on…
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White House names new NOAA administrator Barry Lee Myers nominated by White House to become NOAA Administrator. AccuWeather CEO would serve as Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). AccuWeather is pleased to announce that Barry Lee Myers, Chief Executive Officer and member of the…
Soda pop war sends shockwaves through Cook County Bloomberg, Preckwinkle and the soda pop fizzle … (listen to the audio podcast using the widget below) By Ray Hanania Let’s begin with the hypocrisy of former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg. What a pathetic hypocrite. Thank God he’s not mayor of Chicago. This guy spent $13…
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Fire, accident mark Columbus Day in Southwest Suburbs (LYONS Update below) Fire reported in Orland Park. Two Orland Park firefighters were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation and heat exhaustion while battling a large fire that consumed a vacant two-story home near 108th Avenue and Oakland, on Monday, Columbus Day, Oct. 9, 2017 Fire Chief…
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Why did Blade Runner 2049 do so bad at theaters? Movie Review: Blade Runner is a science fiction film based on the 1968 novel “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?” by SciFi author Philip K. Dick. The lead character is Rick Deckard whose job as a “Blade Runner” is to terminate (retire) old replicants (bio-robotic…
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Colin Kaepernick and NFL disrespect America with protest Colin Kaepernick and other mostly minority NFL and sports players have refused to stand in respect during the playing of the American National Anthem claiming they are protesting racism in America. But what they really are doing is nothing except promoting themselves in a selfish exploitation of…
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Hurricane aftermath worsened by political selfishness The damage caused by a series of Hurricanes from Harvey to Maria to Mediterranean countries, several U.S. States, and two American territories, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Island, is bad enough without some do-nothing political opportunist like Congressman Luis Gutierrez trying to exploit it for his personal political benefit…
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Czech & Bohemian culture showcased in Houby Day tradition For many years, the Czech community was Chicagoland’s most recognized cultural presence. As Chicagoland’s immigration makeup has expanded, the Czech community identity continues each year with the popular Houby Day Festival and Parade in Chicago’s West suburbs By Ray Hanania Much is made by the mainstream…
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Smashburger is the ultimate best tasting burger ever I grew up on hamburgers and I consider myself a hamburger connoisseur. Until recently, though I enjoyed burgers everywhere. But a few weeks ago, I happened across a place called Smashburgers and I am hooked. They are the best tasting hamburgers in the world By Ray Hanania…
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Mayor Emanuel launches mentoring initiative to help high risk youth MAYOR EMANUEL ANNOUNCES MENTORING INITIATIVE TO SERVE AN ADDITIONAL 2,000 YOUTH IN HIGHEST RISK COMMUNITIES THIS FALL Latest expansions brings the City more than 90 percent towards its goal of reaching approximately 7,200 youths by 2018 Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced another step toward achieving…
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